Recommend me a graphics card.

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Okay guys, my Compaq Presario CQ62 laptop doesn't have a graphics card (says some crap about "Intel Chipset Family"), so games just lag and lag and lag...

So, what card do you recommend? My laptop has 2GB RAM, and my needs don't go any further than TF2 and GTA-SA.
Please try to keep the cost as low as possible, I don't have much money.
 
I don't think you can upgrade the graphics card in your laptop. Most laptops you cannot do so as they're fully integrated within it.
 
G.T
I don't think you can upgrade the graphics card in your laptop. Most laptops you cannot do so as they're fully integrated within it.
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OK, so is an external one even possible?
I don't think I'll be needing that power when not gaming, so I can live with one of those.
 
External would be SLOW due to transfer rates. I think you're better off getting a new lappy.
 
NissanSkylineN1
External would be SLOW due to transfer rates. I think you're better off getting a new lappy.
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Not necessarily super slow as the ExpressCard connection to the PCI-E (x1) bus.

Obviously being a x1 connection you'll be limited by any type of mid to high end video card. however, if you only have Intel integrated graphics, anything is an upgrade. And will do the job if you wanted to run extra screens or something.

That said, I still wouldn't recommend it. As you may have driver troubles, and external adapter + external GPU = long way to a new laptop.
 
My laptop used to run GTA:SA with a 1.5ghz Single Core CPU, 512MB of RAM and a 64MB Intel Integrated Extreme Graphics card so you should be able to run it with the correct drivers.
 
korza493
My laptop used to run GTA:SA with a 1.5ghz Single Core CPU, 512MB of RAM and a 64MB Intel Integrated Extreme Graphics card so you should be able to run it with the correct drivers.
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GTA-SA runs normally on my laptop, but occasionally lags in traffic jams, or when using Fraps.

To everyone else:

My maths: Gaming/upgradeable laptop: $500 Dollars. This laptop: $300+$50 repair screen+$100~150 Graphics card budget. In other words, no matter how easier it is to buy another one, I can only afford to get anymore from the one I have.

Card slots/ports= Not used since like 5 years= Please don't suggest anything that needs to go in there.

Another question: If the Graphics are integrated on the CPU, can I get more power by upgrading it? Or is it just not that simple?
 
You're honestly not going to get anything else out of the laptop. Getting that weird dock that was shown wouldn't help, and upgrading the processor wouldn't do much either. You're honestly better off just saving up for a new laptop.
 
Racedude
My maths: Gaming/upgradeable laptop: $500 Dollars. This laptop: $300+$50 repair screen+$100~150 Graphics card budget. In other words, no matter how easier it is to buy another one, I can only afford to get anymore from the one I have.
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By my maths, 300+50+150 = $500 which equals what you list a new laptop at, so why not just sell it and buy a completely new one?

Racedude
Another question: If the Graphics are integrated on the CPU, can I get more power by upgrading it?
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No, because it's integrated. You can't upgrade the CPU either, and even if you could you'd likely end up using the exact same integrated graphics chipset anyway. 3D performance on a laptop is one of the biggest oxymorons in the computer world, and for good reason - it just doesn't happen.

No offence intended, but you can't upgrade your laptop within any acceptable budget so you'll have to either accept that or find some money to buy a completely new laptop or a proper computer (desktop). The bottom line is laptops are not designed to be upgraded outside of installing more RAM, and even then that can be a bit of a chore.
 
Yeah if possible, if you want any decent gaming performance, that $500 can be put towards a desktop PC which will play games better than any laptop ever could in that price range, and keep the laptop if you ever need to be portable (minus gaming capabilities). 👍
 
The cpu is most likely soldered directly onto the motherboard becuase it's a $300 laptop. It's just better to buy a DIY kit(best bang for your buck option, does not include windows) or a new desktop. Then throwing a new power supply and graphics card into.
 
OK, thanks guys. I'll keep this laptop because I do have a desktop, but I don't use it as much because I don't like the whole idea of sitting on a desk and having your hands all over the place.

It still would have been a pain in the ass doing it, because this laptop disassembles from behind.

I'll let Patrick handle my initial idea:

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